Texas Rangers transactions: Joely Rodriguez has been activated from the 10 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for Rodriguez on the active roster, the Rangers have placed first baseman Greg Bird on the injured list with a right calf strain.
Rodriguez, a lefthanded relief pitcher, was signed by the Rangers this offseason to a two year, $5.5 million deal with a team option for 2022, after Rodriguez had success pitching in Japan over the previous year and a half. Rodriguez suffered a strained lat in the spring, however, and was still working his way back from that injury when summer camp started.